Teacher of Science
Foxford School And Community Arts College
Coventry
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2016 (or sooner)
- Apply by:
- 22 February 2016
Job overview
We are pleased to be able to offer this exciting opportunity for a talented teacher of science to join our supportive and progressive faculty from September 2016. This opportunity would suit an ambitious teacher looking to progress their career, or an NQT looking for their first teaching role - we offer excellent training opportunities and support. All science specialism are encouraged to apply.
Foxford is an 11-18 multicultural mixed comprehensive school, which is known for its friendly, supportive ethos and on-going ambition. We are looking to attract enthusiastic individuals, to become valued members of our staff. The school is run by a highly dedicated senior leadership team, who have the upmost care and respect for our students, our staff and the local community.
We can offer you:
- Commitment to the development of all staff, Including a Full Appraisal Programme.
- We offer comprehensive support for Teach First and NQTs, with each teacher having an individual mentor and a twilight inset programme
- Clear progression support programme including Training to become a coach, Teaching and Learning community, School Improvement Group
- Laptops provided for all teachers
We are keen to welcome colleagues who share our passion for engaging students in learning and inspiring them to achieve.
- Do you have a passion to strive and deliver excellent teaching and learning?
- Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of our students?
- Do you have what it takes to work with a determined leadership team and staff, striving to continue making improvements to our school?
If so, then we welcome you to join our team at Foxford School & Community Arts College
Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged.
Closing Date: ASAP and by Monday 22nd February 2016
For more information and to apply, please contact Mark Williams or Mike Sherwin on the below details
T: 0116 253 2389 / 07841368765
E: foxford@hays.com
W: www.foxford.coventry.sch.uk
We encourage interested applicants to submit an application as soon as possible. Interviews will take place once we have sufficient suitable applications.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment
The above post is subject to a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure Certificate with Barred List check (child) via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Foxford School and Community Arts College, Grange Road, Coventry, CV6 6BB
About Foxford School And Community Arts College
- Foxford School And Community Arts College
- Grange Road, Longford, Coventry
- West Midlands
- CV6 6BB
- United Kingdom
Foxford School and Community Arts College is a co-educational maintained secondary school situated in Longford, Coventry. The school is for pupils aged 11-18 and features a sixth form with capacity for 150 students. Foxford School and Community Arts College has a catchment area spanning the West Midlands, including the towns of Broad Heath, Holbrook and Bell Green.
The secondary school is maintained by Coventry City Council and accommodates over 1,000 pupils.
Headteacher
Ruth Williamson
Values and vision
Foxford School and Community Arts College hopes to provide reliable support to all students, regardless of ability. This is reflected in the inclusivity of the school’s values, which promote the idea that success, academic or otherwise, can be achieved through varied means. The Coventry school also recognises the importance of cooperation with parents and carers. It believes people are capable of change.
The secondary school is a specialist arts college and places an emphasis on providing creative opportunities for students.
Ofsted report
“Senior leaders have a clear determination and relentless focus on improving progress for all pupils. Their strong leadership, along with effective governance, is resulting in school improvement. They have instilled a culture of higher expectations in school. As a result, the quality of teaching and pupils’ outcomes, their behaviour and attendance, are all improving. School data and inspection evidence shows that the pace of improvement is gathering momentum.”
Read Foxford School and Community Art College’s latest Ofsted report
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